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ON THE COVER Fashion model Ann Leighton Malouf enjoys paddleboarding on Splinter Creek’s North Lake during a picturesque fall evening. photographed by Joe Worthem
IN EVERY ISSUE 16
Letter From the Publisher
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What’s Happening
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InstaLove: Mississippi Vegan
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In Season: Kimchi
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Out and About
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I Am Oxford: Danielle Randall
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First Responders Assembly
An Oxford native trades in her fast-paced city lifestyle to return home for a more peaceful life on the farm.
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RebTalk
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Family Fun Day
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Karnival for Kim
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Ole Miss vs. South Alabama
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Hummingbird Festival
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Crosstown Classic
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Wiz Khalifa Concert
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Thacker Moutain Radio
Saturdays in the Grove mean facing tasty tailgating temptations, but these simple steps will help you stick to a healthier food plan.
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Quarterback Club Meeting
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Nashville Songwriters Night
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C.A.R.E. Walk
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Daniel Handler Book Signing
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RebelWell Happy Hour
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Oxford Maker’s Market
64 Market Revival
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Night for Nonprofits
A couple returns home to Mississippi to open Chicory Market and carry on the mission of supporting local farmers and producers.
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All White Attire Party
51 On Location With Megan Ann McFarland An Ole Miss alum is at home in Charleston, South Carolina, where she’s helping make other people’s homes more beautiful.
58 Around the World Rebels These athletes have traveled from far and wide to be part of a team at Ole Miss and experience the thrill of the NCAA.
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THE PUBLISHER
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ow that the weather is beginning to cool, it’s time to celebrate two great things about fall: fitness and fashion. Whether it’s jogging through changing leaves along the Whirlpool Trail or sporting a new outfit in the Grove, there’s something motivating and refreshing about the start of a new season. Few people know fitness like college athletes. Turn to page 58 to meet three Ole Miss student-athletes who have traveled from all over the world to play sports as a Rebel. They’ve left their families thousands of miles away to now call Oxford home and have created lasting friendships with their teammates and coaches. This issue also features Mississippi natives who left the Magnolia State years ago but have since returned to begin new chapters in their lives. On page 44, read about Jake Keiser, who left her fast-paced career as a publicist in Tampa for a fresh start as a farmer back here, in her hometown of Oxford. Daffodil Hill Farm is now Keiser’s happy place, full of goats, chickens and a variety of other animals. Kate Bishop (who grew up in Oxford) and husband John Martin also fled big-city living in New York and returned to the South to reopen Oxford’s Farmers Market store. Bishop and Martin made renovations to the building, and this summer, Chicory Market opened its doors. Read more about the new store on page 64. And you won’t want to miss our special fall fashion advertising section. In early September, we ventured out to Splinter Creek, a breathtaking new development just miles outside of Oxford, full of rolling hills and shimmering lakes, to photograph fall’s hottest trends. Be sure to check it out, beginning on page 30. Thanks for spending time with Invitation Oxford, and happy fall!
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Top left: Jake Keiser of Daffodil Hill Farm spends time with her goats and chickens. Top right: Punter Will Gleeson left Australia to play Ole Miss football. Above: Kate Bishop and John Martin provide locally sourced food at Chicory Market.
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OCTOBER 2017
10/5-7
Southern Foodways Symposium: El Sur Latino The Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi hosts its 20th annual fall symposium in honor of the active Southerners of El Sur Latino who chose to raise families and grow businesses in the South. Chefs, food writers and others will participate in a series of panels, discussions, dinners and social events. Tickets must be purchased in advance. southernfoodways.org
10/18-19 Conference on the Front Porch The second annual conference explores the significance of porches in the American South. The two-day event covers the origins of the front porch and its role in community, food, music and storytelling. In addition to lectures and panel discussions, registration includes six meals, a porch concert and a play. $275. The Mill at Plein Air, Taylor. theconferenceonthefrontporch.com.
10/10
Beth Ann Fennelly Local writer and Mississippi’s poet laureate reads from her new genre-defying book, Heating & Cooling, a series of 52 micromemoirs that paint a portrait of Fennelly’s experience as wife, mother and life observer. 5 p.m., Off Square Books squarebooks.com
10/6-8
The Great 38 The second annual race honoring former Ole Miss football player Chucky Mullins will offer 3-mile, 8-mile and half-marathon courses ending at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, where runners will finish at the 38-yard line, in honor of Mullins’ number. This year’s race will be a two-day event with the 3- and 8-mile races on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Chucky Mullins Foundation and children of the Palmer Home. thegreat38.com
10/7
Square Books Jr. Story Time Children of all ages are invited to a reading of The Case of the Stinky Stench (a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast), followed by a book signing with author Josh Funk. 10 a.m., Square Books Jr. squarebooks.com/junior
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10/12 10/7
Tailgate for Palmer As the Rebels play an away game at Auburn, a communitywide tailgate will take place in the Field Level Club at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. A livestream of the game will be shown on the Jumbotron, with all proceeds benefiting the Palmer Home for Children. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Tickets $50-$125. 7 p.m., Vaught-Hemingway Stadium palmerhome.org/tailgate
10/8
Skuna River Art and Music Festival Kick off your holiday shopping early with some of Mississippi’s most talented artists while enjoying Southern food and music. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bruce
Harvest Supper Friends of the UM Museum hosts its sixth annual Harvest Supper on the grounds of Rowan Oak. The fundraiser, benefiting the University Museum and historic houses of Oxford, will feature an art auction, food from A&N Catering and Elizabeth Heiskell Catering, and music by Mosquitoville Players and Sharde Thomas & the Rising Star Fife and Drum Band. 7-10 p.m., Rowan Oak museum.olemiss.edu
10/21
Durand Jones and the Indications The soul singer from Louisiana hits the stage with his band to perform songs from their selftitled debut album. Tickets $10. Doors at 8:30 p.m., Proud Larry’s proudlarrys.com
10/26 Rent
Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a national tour, the famous Broadway rock musical Rent follows the lives of seven artists in New York City struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony award-winning production sends an inspiring message of finding joy and hope in the midst of fear. Tickets $63-$75. 7:30 p.m., the Ford Center fordcenter.org
10/31
Oxford Film Fest Double Feature Bash The Halloween party includes screenings of Halloween (newly restored) and Rocky Horror Picture Show, popcorn, candy and a full cash bar. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds support the 2018 Oxford Film Festival. Tickets $10$30, VIP $50; eventbrite.com. Doors at 6:30 p.m., party 7 p.m.-midnight, Halloween at 7 p.m., Rocky Horror at 9 p.m. The Powerhouse, oxfordarts.com
Ole Miss Home Football 10/14 vs. Vanderbilt (wear red) 10/21 vs. LSU (wear red) 10/28 vs. Arkansas (wear powder blue)
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MISSISSIPPI VEGAN written by Lena Anderson
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his year marks the 30th anniversary of Vegetarian Awareness Month, which kicks off on World Vegetarian Day, Oct. 1. Through October, people all over the world host parties, potlucks, presentations and food tastings featuring meatless fare to help promote a healthy lifestyle. While a strict vegan or vegetarian diet isn’t everyone’s forte, it’s never a bad idea to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your life. For inspiration, we turned to the Mississippi Vegan (aka Timothy Pakron) on Instagram. His page (which has more than 83,000 followers) is full of colorful, delicious-looking food that would make even a carnivore’s mouth water. “Veganism to me is a celebration of life, a celebration of beautiful and delicious food, and a celebration of being in alignment with my ethics and morals,” Pakron said. “You don’t have to go vegan overnight. Think about it. Educate yourself. Check out some books. If you decide you want to try it out, remember, the most important thing is not the speed but rather the direction.”
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KATE WILLIAMS & BLAKE WEBB
s. Christine Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ott Williams Jr. of Natchez are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Anna Katherine Williams, to Mr. Walton Blake Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Walton Webb of Oxford. Kate and Blake met while attending the University of Mississippi, where Kate was a member of Delta Gamma. The bride-elect is employed by the Oxford School District as a kindergarten teacher at Bramlett Elementary. Mr. Webb is owner of Webb Electric in Oxford. The couple will exchange vows in an evening ceremony Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Castle Hill in Oxford, with a reception immediately following. The couple will live in Oxford.
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KIMCHI
written by Sunny Young Baker photographed by Joe Worthem
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or Julie Coleman, making homemade kimchi is a way to share Korean culture and flavors with the South. “Kimchi is an essential cuisine for every Korean family,” she said. Thanks to Coleman, it has become essential for many other Oxford locals as well. Coleman learned her culinary skills from her mother, who is from a city called Kwangju in the southern part of South Korea. After working in fashion and home interior design in Seoul and then Virginia, Coleman retired with her husband, Ronald, to Oxford in 2013 to begin a new chapter in their lives. While she was very happy with her new home, she found her options for traditional Korean food limited. “We don’t have any Korean grocery stores in Oxford, so it was very difficult to get kimchi in town,” she said. So Coleman began making her own, using fresh, organic ingredients from local farmers markets. Kimchi is a fermented dish often made of cabbage and seasoned with chili, garlic, ginger and other various spices. According to Coleman, kimchi was traditionally made in bulk to last through long, cold winters. It is very versatile as well.
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“Kimchi pairs well with rice, noodles and other dishes, and it especially pairs well with richer and greasier dishes as it provides the opposite effect,” she said. Kimchi is especially noted for its health benefits and, according to Coleman, is “one of the best organic and healthy foods you could have.” Coleman sells a variety of homemade kimchi using different star ingredients, such as cabbage, radish or cucumber, at the Oxford Community Market every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Community Pavilion. “Most of my customers are actually nonKoreans,” Coleman said. “The feedback from
people who have enjoyed kimchi has been great.” Feeling adventurous? Coleman shares her kimchi recipe here so Invitation Oxford readers can try whipping up their own batches at home. While some ingredients can be found locally, others will need to be purchased online or at an international grocery store. Coleman also recommends being armed with plenty of patience. “Making kimchi is not an easy process, so I am very thankful for being able to do so and to educate people about this great Korean dish,” she said.
Julie’s Korean Kimchi
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2 large napa cabbages Coarse sea salt 4 medium sweet onions 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced 1 small piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped 1 pear, peeled and roughly chopped 1 cup Korean red chili pepper powder 2 Tablespoons sugar ½ cup Korean fish sauce (Thai fish sauce can be used as a substitute) 1 Korean or daikon radish, thinly sliced in short strips 2 bunches green onions, chopped 1 large carrot, thinly sliced in short strips
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Cut cabbages in half (or quarters if very large). Season generously with coarse salt. Dissolve a handful of salt in about 1 liter of water in a large container, such as a clean plastic storage bin. Separate the cabbage leaves, and arrange layer by layer in the container, spreading salt sparingly between the layers. Let soak for 5 hours. Rotate the bottom cabbage leaves to top and top ones to bottom. Soak for another 5 hours (10 hours total). Remove from salt water, and wash the seasoned cabbage leaves 2-3 times in fresh water. Drain well (leave in strainer for 4-5 hours). Gently squeeze out excess water. Chop into 2-inch pieces. In a food processor, grind sweet onions, garlic, ginger and pear. Put in a large bowl, and mix in chili powder, sugar and Korean fish sauce. Add sliced radish, green onions and carrot, and mix until evenly coated. Add cabbage leaves, and mix. Put in a large, airtight glass container (may need to split up into several jars). Leave at room temperature for about 2 days (will need less time to ferment in summer months). Refrigerate and enjoy. Kimchi will keep for several months. Be sure to create an airtight seal after each use.
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ZEN on DAFFODIL HILL written by Caitlin Adams photographed by Joe Worthem
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An Oxford native trades in her fast-paced city lifestyle to return home for a more peaceful life on the farm. To the outsider, Jake Keiser had the perfect life as a powerhouse publicist in Tampa, Florida. Her closet was filled with designer clothes, her passport was packed with stamps from top destinations, and her Rolodex of influential friends would make any it-girl blush. But after a divorce and multiple miscarriages, Keiser was on autopilot. “I pushed down a lot of emotional things I should’ve processed,” she said. She knew it was time for a change when she found herself one night watching a celebrity TV show, reading a gossip magazine and playing solitaire, simultaneously. “I realized I was depressed and didn’t know who I wanted to be anymore,” she said. As she began to focus on what would make her happy, she craved reconnecting with family and leading a simple, back-to-basics life. Keiser, who was born and raised in Oxford, left Ole Miss her senior year and transferred to the University of South Florida. “I grew up here,” she said. “I had my Brownie pictures in the paper. But I never thought I would ever come back. I was like ‘I’m out of here—bye.’ ” But, more than 15 years after leaving Oxford, Keiser realized the small town she thought she had to escape was exactly what
she needed. Seeking a life of self-reliance and authenticity, she traded her stilettos and late nights for rubber boots and rising with the sun. Now her home is a 5-acre plot of land dubbed Daffodil Hill Farm, and her entourage is a jumble of chickens, geese and goats. “I truly went from social city girl to reclusive
country girl,” Keiser said, laughing. The change of scenery was a tough learning curve for the PR professional-turned-farmer. She did not have a single day of farming experience, nor did she anticipate the hardships she would encounter. “I’d never even held a chicken,” she said. Keiser read, Googled and relied on trialand-error to figure things out, like how to build a fire and how to manage a well in certain weather conditions. No task was too small – or
dirty – as she learned the ins and outs of caring for so many animals. “You can’t have an ego in this lifestyle,” she said. “Animals are a lot like kids: If they go off their routine, they can get sick or throw tantrums. And something is always pooping on you.” As she grew more comfortable with solo living – and animal antics – she saw it as an opportunity to press reset on her life and make it exactly what she wanted it to be. “I wasn’t going to be the cat lady,” she said, “but maybe the goat and chicken girl.” Nearly five years later, Keiser seems to have figured it out. The farm now has five goats, more than 100 chickens, geese, turkeys and a handful of cats and dogs. In her kitchen is a never-ending stockpile of eggs, goat milk, pecans, mulberries, blackberries and grapes, all of which she grows on the property. She details her struggles (and successes) on her blog, Gucci to Goats, to show women everywhere what they can do with a little research, self-belief and a leap of faith. The site showcases videos of how to make almond milk and homemade lip balm, and it has garnered her international attention in Cosmopolitan and People magazines. “This was just a little starter farm,” she said. As she found her footing, Keiser allowed
Daffodil Hill Farm, located about 20 minutes outside Oxford, is home to Jake Keiser and her five goats,100 chickens, geese, turkeys, cats and dogs. The big-city publicist-turned-small-town farmer is happier with her new slower-paced life and documents her daily adventures on her Instagram account and blog, Gucci to Goats. October 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD
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southern Hospitality Visitors are welcome at Daffodil Hill Farm, but Keiser asks guests to make an appointment. The farm is located 20 minutes southwest of the Square. To make an appointment, contact Keiser via social media or her website: Facebook: @GuccitoGoats Instagram: @Gucci_to_Goats Website: guccitogoats.com
Interested in helping? Keiser accepts donations to help keep Daffodil Hill Farm running. Suggested items include: • Chicken/goat treats and food • Unused holiday items such as hay bales, unpainted gourds and pumpkins • Animal crates and doghouses • Old towels
the farm to adapt organically. She became a nonprofit last spring, with a focus on educating children and families on self-sufficiency. She welcomes visitors to her farm to learn how to milk goats and raise chickens, or just to have a space to run around and explore. She also recently launched a program to teach youngsters about hatching eggs – Keiser donates eggs to families for the incubation period, and once the chicks are born, she takes them back to raise free-range. It’s the reason her chicken count has reached triple digits in
recent months. “By early fall, I’ll be inundated with chickens,” she said. Just as the nonprofit continues to grow, so do Keiser’s dreams for Daffodil Hill. Next, she plans to dabble in beekeeping and plant wildflowers around the property. But first, it’s back to researching so she can learn the art of gardening. “I’m really bad at it,” she said. “But that’s the whole point – learning. To never stop learning.” But even with nearly five years of experi-
ence and plenty of learning, some days on the farm are heavier than lip balm how-tos and tranquil sunrises. A pack of coyotes recently killed her well-known and beloved turkey, Rupert, leaving a void in her animal family. “That was such a loss,” she said. “He is irreplaceable.” Her days – and the peaks and valleys of farm life – may be a far cry from life on the beach, but it’s exactly where Keiser wants to be. “This isn’t Martha Stewart,” she said. “But it’s the best I can do alone.”
Daffodil Hill is not just a hobby for Keiser; it’s also a way for her to give back to the community where she was born and raised. Visitors are welcome to the nonprofit farm for education on self-sufficiency, learning skills such as how to milk goats and how to properly hatch and raise chickens. Keiser plans to pursue beekeeping and gardening in the near future. October 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD
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An Ole Miss alum is at home in Charleston, South Carolina, where she’s helping make other people’s homes more beautiful.
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hanks to her keen eye and ability to work within any budget, Megan Ann McFarland already has a waiting list of people seeking her interior decorating services. McFarland, who graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2005 with a degree in business administration and marketing, has been working as a medical sales representative for more than a decade. While she still has a full-time day job, she devotes her evenings and weekends to her rapidly growing business, Megan Ann McFarland Style & Design. Though she is not an interior designer by trade, McFarland quickly amassed a client base by posting drool-worthy photos of her own home renovation on her blog, Beau Vie, and her Instagram account, @meganannmcfarland. McFarland no longer posts on the blog, but she has more than 2,000 followers on Instagram, many of whom have become clients. “Social media has played a huge role in business for me,” she said. “I started posting photos of my own home that I had designed myself, and that kind of led to friends, then friends of friends, and now evolved into people from all over, from local Charlestonians and even Mississippians (asking me to design their homes).” Shortly after graduating from Ole Miss, McFarland moved to Charleston, South Carolina, a place that is reflected in her design aesthetic. “I like for my spaces to be super comfy and casual and inviting,” she said. “I want them to be a place where you just want to sit down and have a glass of wine and you feel comfortable there. My designs are comfortable, coastal, clean, soft and affordable.” Some of McFarland’s favorite spaces are the ones that are completely empty to start, such as an 1800s building located in downtown Charleston’s historic district that McFarland
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McFarland handled the total renovation and interior design of her 1955 Craftsman home in Charleston (pictured above). After posting pictures on her blog, Beau Vie, and Instagram account, @meganannmcfarland, she attracted a list of prospective clients requesting her services, both in Charleston and Oxford, where McFarland graduated from Ole Miss in 2005.
transformed into a beauty salon. The Carly Bell Hair Studio is a bright, open space featuring exposed-brick walls, a crystal chandelier, white patterned wallpaper and geometric shelves for storing hair products and displaying decorative succulents. “(When I’m shopping for clients) I’m going to shop just like I would for myself,” she said. “I’m going to try to max out every dollar that I spend. I think the misconception with interior designers here is that you have to spend a fortune. I really try to promote on social
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media and to my clients that that’s really not the case. I want my clients to get the best deals possible and save as much money as possible. You can create a beautiful space on a limited budget, and I can help you achieve that.” McFarland often shops at discount home stores for her clients and is always on the lookout for a great deal. Some of her favorites include HomeGoods, World Market, West Elm and Target, in addition to Charleston’s many boutiques. McFarland often uses local craftsmen for custom furniture and wood pieces,
and she searches websites like Rugs USA and Etsy for affordable rugs. McFarland’s expertise isn’t limited to designing spaces. Her Instagram feed also features enviable outfit photos, with fashion tips and tricks. Even McFarland’s ever-rotating closet is budget-conscious: She uses Rent the Runway’s unlimited program, so she can swap out her wardrobe constantly with just a flat monthly fee. “I am constantly rotating in new designer clothing, and everyone thinks I have this de-
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One of McFarland’s favorite transformations was the Carly Bell Hair Studio, located in an 19th-century building in downtown Charleston’s historic district. The salon boasts an industrial look with exposed brick and wood beams, with modern touches such as geometric shelves and patterned wallpaper.
signer closet, but I just rent everything that I wear,” McFarland said. “This kind of keeps my closet new and fun without having to buy stuff all the time. Someone told me once that I always dress like I’m on vacation. I love that.” For McFarland, a Hot Springs, Arkansas, native, attending Ole Miss was a spur-of-themoment decision sparked by a visit to campus with her sister. McFarland credits this step outside of her comfort zone for her success in her current business. “I just feel so lucky to be able to do what
I love and live in a city that I love,” she said. “It all goes back to taking that risk and choosing to go to Ole Miss, even though I didn’t know anyone.” Though she lives nearly 10 hours away, McFarland still gets back to Oxford for a few football games each season. When she’s in town, she always plans for a meal by the window at City Grocery, along with a drink on the porch. For lunch, she loves to get a meat-and-three plate and a Bloody Mary from Ajax, followed by shopping on the Square.
“I just have so many amazing memories of living in Oxford that I’ll never forget and I’ll always cherish,” McFarland said. Though McFarland has only been working as a professional interior designer for a year, it’s a creative passion she does not take for granted. “You’re going to spend the rest of your life working, so you might as well enjoy it,” she said. “I would encourage more younger people to tap into what you love and turn that into a business. I’m learning it now at 34, but I wish I had known it at 24.” October 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD
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fall fitness series This is the second in a three-part series of health-inspired articles on staving off football-season bloat. Kim Suddeath is a food blogger and registered dietitian nutritionist at the Oxford Counseling Center.
Saturdays in the Grove mean facing tasty tailgating temptations, but these simple steps will help you stick to a healthier food plan. written by Kim Suddeath
If there is one thing that seems to ruin healthy eating resolutions, it’s cravings. They often come without notice and can turn the best of intentions into disasters. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s important to know that cravings are a normal part of life and should never be the reason for giving up on healthy eating. The goal is to manage cravings rather than try to completely eliminate them. Here is how to do that in just three steps:
Step #1 Set Your Limit Setting a limit on the high-calorie foods you crave is the first step in managing cravings. To do this, make a rule with yourself never to eat high-calorie foods straight out of large containers. Buy the foods you crave in prepackaged, individual sizes instead of larger ones. This makes it more convenient to stick to your limit. Or set aside your own portions from largersized containers. This can help you save money and reduces waste. Either way, following this rule will make you less likely to overeat. Here are a few suggested limits for common high-calorie cravings: Chips: 1-2 handfuls Ice Cream: 1/2 cup Milkshake: 1 cup (8 ounces) French fries: Kids size or small Cookie: 1 Latte: 1 cup (8 ounces)
Step #2 Have a Backup Plan Even though you’ve set a limit, it’s important to have a backup plan in case you find yourself in a situation where food
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is a free-for-all. Because the mind plays a large role in cravings and emotional hunger, redirecting your thoughts with another mind-engaging task is key. When you’re tailgating, this could include watching a game, talking with others around you, playing with your kids or taking a stroll through the Grove – whatever you need to do to distance yourself from the fried chicken and pimento cheese. A little preparation can also go a long way in helping you overcome impulsive eating. If you expect to be truly hungry while you’re surrounded by tailgating temptations, your backup plan should include healthy food options. The best way to curb those cravings is to bring a healthy snack or meal with you or to eat something before you go. Then you can still enjoy a bite of something at the tailgating party without making it your complete meal.
Step #3 Find Support Don’t underestimate the power of the buddy system. Finding someone who can help you stick to your limits and backup plan or, better yet, join you can give you the extra push you need to curb cravings. Informing someone else of your health plan gives you the extra motivation to stay with it and helps hold you accountable. Invite a friend to the tailgate who has the same goals you have. Following a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be isolating. It’s always easier to face temptation with a support system. Or make a plan to meet up the next morning for a workout at the gym or a long walk on the Whirlpool Trail. The important thing is to surround yourself with encouraging, supportive people who can help you stick to the plan and still have fun. For more of Suddeath’s health tips, recipes and information on nutrition services, visit her blog at unrefinedrd.com or follow @unrefinedrd on Instagram.
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These athletes have traveled from far and wide to be part of a team at Ole Miss and experience the thrill of the NCAA. written by Lanie Anderson photographed by Joe Worthem
Will Gleeson from australia Mississippi was quite the transition for Will Gleeson when he moved in 2013 to Oxford from Melbourne, Australia’s capital, which is home to almost 4 million people. Ole Miss took notice of Gleeson, the football team’s punter, after viewing video footage of his skills from Prokick Australia, an academy that equips Australian punters for American football. “Ole Miss was one of the first schools to respond [to my video footage],” Gleeson said. “I didn’t know where Mississippi was on a map. I didn’t know anything about it, but Ole Miss responded and was interested in me and my punting.” Gleeson realized that playing American football was an option after his brother became a punter for the University of Wyoming.
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The size of NCAA crowds at football games was a big adjustment for Gleeson. In 2016, crowds averaged almost 44,000 fans for NCAA Division I-FBS games. “In Australia, the biggest crowd I played in front of was maybe a couple thousand people,” he said. “I came here and played my first game in the Georgia Dome, and that was just nuts. I started playing in front of big crowds with people that are just die-hard fans.” The game-day atmosphere of the Grove and other universities is a spectacle that Gleeson did not fully anticipate, and the hype and traditions of American football make Saturdays in the fall exciting for him. “Being able to compete in the best conference in college football [is one of my favorite parts],” he said. Gleeson said he has made “lifelong friends,” especially with players on Ole Miss’ special teams, and the senior has a positive attitude about his last football season as a Rebel despite challenges presented to the team before the season began. “Obviously there have been some changes,” Gleeson said. “I think people assume we’re going to struggle . . . but we’ve got a lot of talent, which can take us to win some games.” Off the field, Gleeson stays focused on his studies. He is majoring in accounting and thought he would want to return to Australia after graduating from Ole Miss, but he has changed his mind. He now has an accountancy internship in Houston, Texas, next May, and hopes to become a Certified Public Accountant. Gleeson will head to Texas with once-in-alifetime memories from Ole Miss. “I was expecting to spend a couple of years here and then go home, but now I consider this home,” he said. “The memories of playing football in front of big crowds and the wins against Alabama and at the Sugar Bowl (during the 2015 season) are things I’ll remember forever.”
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Arianne Hartono from the netherlands At just 21 years old, Arianne Hartono has experienced many cultures. Because her parents were both from Indonesia, her Southeast Asian heritage influenced her at home, but she grew up in the Netherlands with Dutch influences. After the tennis player committed to Ole Miss in 2014, she submersed herself in yet another culture. “My parents always taught me not to ground myself too much or bind myself too much to one place,” Hartono said. “They taught me to be versatile enough to go anywhere and do anything. That’s the kind of mindset I have.” In 1993, Hartono’s parents moved from Indonesia to the Netherlands because of her father’s work as a neurosurgeon. Hartono was born there in 1996. She is always excited to meet other international students at Ole Miss, and she attributes that openness to her upbringing. “My family and I have always been very internationally oriented,” she said. “Seeing the differences in those cultures definitely broadened my horizons and made me more open to other cultures.” Hartono attended the Centre for Sports and Education, a sports-oriented school in the Netherlands. She played many national and international tournaments, which exposed her to American teams and coaches, including Mark Beyers, head coach of the Ole Miss women’s tennis team. Beyers is also from the Netherlands and visited Hartono during the
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-Arianne Hartono summer of 2014. “I really fell in love with the campus (at Ole Miss) and the team,” Hartono said. “But I think the reason I ended up here was because of the coach, Mark.” Hartono is committed to her roles as both a student and an athlete. She qualified for the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championship during the 2016 and 2017 seasons and finished last year’s season ranked No. 32 in singles and No. 25 in doubles. She has also been named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar-Athlete every year, which means that she has maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average. Hartono said she learned in high school how to manage her time as a student-athlete, which has been helpful at Ole Miss. “The moment I started playing tennis is the moment I started having to juggle that,” she said. “Throughout the years, I learned how to plan and manage my time, so that came out in my academic success. I have so many things to do, but it’s also about the energy I have to manage (as a student-athlete).” After she graduates in May, Hartono plans to try professional tennis for at least one year. She is a psychology major and hopes to earn a master’s degree in human resources one day. She is now focused on this season and anticipates great accomplishments for the team, which has had nine consecutive NCAA appearances. “There’s no team we can’t beat,” Hartono said. “That’s something our coach has told us and tried to make us believe.”
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Cecilia Muhate from spain Cecilia Muhate grew up dancing in Madrid until an invitation to play a pickup game of basketball changed her trajectory. “One day I was playing on the playground at my school,” Muhate said. “A guy came up to me and said, ‘Hey, you’re really tall. Would you like to play basketball?’ I gave it a chance. I started playing, and I tried to play and dance at the same time.” Both dancing and playing basketball proved too much for Muhate as she got older, so she chose to commit to her basketball career. At only 13 years old, she began playing for Spain’s national team. “If you’re a really good player, (your national team) calls you, and you start practicing with them one week every two months or so,” she said. “When you turn 16, you start playing European championships every year, and then you play one year in the world championship.” This is when American teams like Ole Miss began to notice Muhate, a forward who is just over 6 feet tall. After graduating high school, Muhate knew Ole Miss was the right place for her because she felt she would have a strong support system. Muhate also knew her mom would feel at ease. “It was really important for my mom to know I was going to a secure place,” Muhate said. “She wanted to know she could contact anyone in a second to know if I was okay. The atmosphere of the team and everything showed
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All of the people on the team have helped me so much because coming here was a big transition. Helping me get through those things every single day is what I feel is the most important part of the team, even though we may not win. At the end of the day, I know I have someone I can count on. -cecilia muhate
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me it was the place I should go.” The transition as a student-athlete was difficult for Muhate. Not only did she move to Oxford from a city of just over 3 million people, but she also didn’t speak English fluently. Her favorite part about Ole Miss is the help she received from her teammates and professors to communicate effectively and adjust to life away from her family. “All of the people on the team have helped me so much because coming here was a big transition,” she said. “Helping me get through those things every single day is what I feel is the most important part of the team, even though we may not win. At the end of the day, I know I have someone I can count on.” The supportive environment of women’s sports in America is also really encouraging to Muhate. In Spain, basketball is less engaging and more technical, and women’s sports draw fewer crowds. “Sports here are much more supported and encouraged,” she said. “There are a lot of people here who support us, and that’s something you do not see in Europe, especially for women’s sports.” Muhate is a junior this year and has high expectations for the season because of the way the team has bonded over the summer and the camaraderie they have established. “We have a good relationship off the court,” she said. “I feel like that’s going to (be evident) on the court. We are more like family, and we can count on each other.”
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market REVIVAL
A couple returns home to Mississippi to open Chicory Market and carry on the mission of supporting local farmers and building community. written by Lanie Anderson photographed by Joe Worthem
WHEN KATE BISHOP AND JOHN MARTIN heard the Farmers Market store in Oxford was closing, they decided something had to be done. The couple, who had been living in New York City for the last 12 years, returned to Mississippi with their two children and, after renovations, opened Chicory Market this summer in the same spot on North Lamar. “[The Farmers Market] was such a special place because everybody in the community could find something they could eat or afford,” Martin said. “It was a place where people came together in ways that they normally don’t in other places, so we appreciated that kind of egalitarian ethos to it.” Bishop grew up in Oxford and was raised by health-conscious parents, so her interest in food and nutrition started at a young age. During the 1980s, she spent many summer days in Calorie Counter, a health foods store in her father’s health center on the Square. After college, Bishop and Martin met in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They relocated to the Delta, where John worked for the newspaper in Greenwood and Kate taught in Moorhead at the elementary school. There, the couple developed a deeper curiosity about food together. “That’s where we became interested in the food system because we were living in one of the most fertile places on earth,” Martin said. “You could grow almost anything there, yet there was nothing being grown that anyone could eat; there was this weird paradox.” When they moved from the Delta to the
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Kate Bishop and John Martin (pictured left) moved back to Oxford from New York City this year to open Chicory Market. The couple previously lived in the Delta, where they developed a deep interest in the local food system, and now hope to create a community of support for local farmers in and around Lafayette County.
East Coast (first Baltimore, then New York) to pursue graduate degrees, the couple volunteered in the food industry, supporting local farmers markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). But Bishop and Martin felt like they could contribute more in a community like Oxford. “One thing beyond food that was appealing about (Chicory Market) was being able to contribute to a community,” Bishop said.
“The community in New York City is already so developed, and there’s so much going on that it’s hard to contribute in a way that feels meaningful.” The couple has fond memories of the former Farmers Market, owned by Liz Stagg. When Stagg decided to close the store, she encouraged Bishop and Martin to consider opening a similar store in Oxford. Their hope with Chicory Market is to create a similar
atmosphere while supporting local farmers. The market’s shelves are stocked with foods from more than 45 farmers and producers. The couple were also encouraged by the flourishing food industry they found upon returning to Mississippi. They want to give farmers another venue to sell their goods beyond farmers markets and CSAs, through which farmers sell “shares” of vegetables to area residents. “It was really inspiring to come in and October 2017 | INVITATION OXFORD
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More than 45 local farmers and producers supply fresh produce and other items to Chicory Market. Bishop and Martin, who envision the market as a full-service grocery store, source as much food as they can locally and work with distributors for additional products. Search Chicory Market on Facebook and Instagram for more information.
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contribute to something that seems to be working really well and making a difference to the community,” Martin said. “There are farmers that have been doing this for decades, but a lot of them are young and interested in growing food,” Bishop added. “That’s been really inspiring. That gives me hope that farming is not just going to die.” The couple chose to call their new venture Chicory Market to show its relationship to the former Farmers Market. Although chicory is one of the family’s favorite salad greens, the name symbolizes something more. “When Frederick the Great banned coffee in Prussia, the Berliners used chicory for coffee,” Martin said. “When the Mississippi soldiers ran out of coffee during the Civil War, they used chicory. The same thing happened in World War I and II. So it’s kind of this symbol of resilience and creativity – something you add to something else to make something unique.” Martin and Bishop envision Chicory Market as a full-service grocery store. They try to source as much food locally as they can and then work with produce distributors for other products. The market has a coffee and juice bar at its entrance where visitors can buy a cup of Heartbreak Coffee, brewed by Oxford’s Gretchen Williams. It also includes a commissary kitchen, which the couple hopes to make available to local food truck and restaurant owners who want to prepare and even sell food at the store. They also hope that others in the community, such as catering companies, nonprofit organizations and churches, will take advantage of the space. “We want to have diversity in terms of products in the market,” Martin said. “Not only does it benefit (the farmers) because they have another outlet for their products, but it makes the market more abundant.” So far, Martin and Bishop are grateful for the community’s support. “I’ve been so struck by how generous people are with their time and interest in this space,” Bishop said. “There were people here the night before we opened (in June) until midnight, trying to help us get stuff on the shelves. That was a gift.” Chicory Market is open weekdays 9 a.m.6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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FIRST RESPONDERS ASSEMBLY
An assembly of area first responders was held Sept. 8 at Bramlett Elementary School in conjunction with the LOU 9/11 Day of Service. The event was hosted by Volunteer Oxford and community partners. photographed by Megan Wolfe
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REBTALK WITH COACH MATT LUKE
The weekly radio show RebTalk, hosted by David Kellum, was broadcast Sept. 5 from BourĂŠ. Ole Miss Head Coach Matt Luke took questions from listeners and spoke about the upcoming football season. photographed by Megan Wolfe
Alex and Marshall Fratesi
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Lee Jones with Charles and Chuck Hawkins
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Summer Ragsdale and Cece Kizer
Brynna Waters with Lori and Chris Helsel, Payton and Ross Bjork and A.J. Brown
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FAMILY FUN DAY The second annual Family Fun Day was held Aug. 19 at Stone Park. The back-to-school event included educational speakers, children’s activities, and visits from members of the police and fire departments. photographed by Megan Wolfe
Tracey Bean and Tamari Thomas
Jeff Roy, Rob Johnson, Chris Jenkins, Johnny Sneed and Kevin Houston
Shaquita Curry and YaShica Wesson
Shanell McGlown, Kimaree Southern and Addison Crowder
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Kornicha Johnson, Randon Hill and Deborah Dunn
Laneshia Ruffin and Tyanna Green
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KARNIVAL FOR KIM Kappa Delta sorority sponsored a children’s carnival Aug. 18 at Woodson Ridge Farms. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Kim W. Perry Memorial Scholarship. photographed by Megan Wolfe
Lauren Gimotty and Libby King
McKenzie Hall, Mary Clare Ganucheau, Corinn Figueroa and Naddie Cosby
John West, Ashley, Robert, Knox, Ada Grace, Annie, Lucy and Anna Reed Perry
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Catie Wilcheck, Tori Harkin, Savanna Nelson and Rachael Revere
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OLE MISS FOOTBALL VS. SOUTH ALABAMA Ole Miss opened the 2017 football season with a home game against South Alabama on Sept. 2 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Led by new coach Matt Luke, the Rebels beat the Jaguars 47-27. photographed by Whitney Worsham
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Tatum Cuevas, Sara Kate Kuykendall, Hadley King, Jane Sowell and Taylor Cuevas
Rebecca Brown, Megan Gant and Sammy Bramlett
Armintie Herrington and Kasia Fisher
Pepper Newman, Connor Mullins and Vesper Newman
Darious and Sandra Norwood
Scott Pioreck with Ruthie and Maria Abernethy
Abby Null and Taylor Smith
Deandria Turner and Camaryn Bush
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Angela Edwards with Mitchell and Lisa Terrell
Charlie, Andy, Camp and Meredith Irwin
Steve and Jennifer Lamb with Melinda and Jeff Roux
Clayton Nichols and Armad Wicks
Lindy Gray, Emily Bailey and Lucy Watts
Bill, Andrew, William, Mollie, Allen and Hannah Bradford
Caroline, Anna Claire and Julia Perkins with Ethan Heard and Conner LaBlanc
Denisha Anderson and Jalen Davis
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HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL The 18th annual Hummingbird Migration and Nature Celebration was held Sept. 8-10 at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center. Highlights included guest speakers, animal shows, a kids’ activities zone, nature-themed arts and crafts vendors, and a native plant sale. photographed by Megan Wolfe
Sophie Clay, Shayna McHugh, Sydney Bush and Max Erlich
Emlalia Salcido, Chris Adkinson and Sebastion Ortiz
Allie Flanders and Brooklyn Baddour
Jason and Caroline Morris
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Molly Mungle and Lucy West
Andy and Susan Killian
Bridgette and Mark Bozicevvich with Sarah Plemmons
George, Francis, Marcus, Claire and Alice Inman with Molly Short
Carmen and Johnel Isaac
Benjamin, Regina and Sarah Norton
Merideth Gray with Jeanette Stone
Robin Whitfield and Jennifer Stuvee
Davis Whitwell, Ally Shinall and Angela Whaley
Holley Muraco and Susie Murphy
Analisa Cheairs and Ashley Sanders
Weston and Kathy Armstrong with Levi Griffith
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CROSSTOWN CLASSIC The annual Crosstown Classic football game between the Oxford High School Chargers and the Lafayette High School Commodores was held Sept. 8 at Lafayette Stadium. The Chargers won 41-17. photographed by Cailyn Brock
Cameron Barranco and Joshua Davis
John Simmons, Will Gillentine, Hayden Hopper, Ben Harper and Jacob Crawford
Trey Easter, Darryl Cooks and Brelynn Hudgins
Amy Parker, Bella Kalil, McCala Kilpatrick, Hudson Lindsay and Anna Kilpatrick
Mary Madison Kelley, Caleb Stanley, Claire Bolen, Lauren Patton, Corolyn Gordon, Ijuana Woods and Kayla Golden with Michelle and Clayton Ard
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Robyn Lyons and Caroline Reiner
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WIZ KHALIFA CONCERT The Ole Miss Student Activities Association held its annual welcome-back concert Aug. 25 at the Pavilion at Ole Miss. This year’s headliner was platinum recording artist and rapper Wiz Khalifa. photographed by Jessica Richardson Addison Linhardt and Anne Sharp
Caroline Young, Makenzie Burford, Jordan Rausch and Carly Reeves
Carli Glenn and Hailey Courtney
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Patrick Cox, Nick Longhorn, Campbell Zimmerman and Peyton Free
Nikki Paris, Myria Pitt, Giana Deleone, Tina Brown and Cydney Wuebben
Emanuel Foster, Janeah Stewart and Shaneria Miller
Karlyn Lindsey, Megan Pipech and Morgan Schwegman
Keennan Hardrick and Morgan Hobbs
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THACKER MOUNTAIN RADIO HOUR
Thacker Mountain Radio Hour was held Sept. 7 at Off Square Books. The free live show is recorded and broadcast every Thursday in fall and spring with author readings and musical performances.
photographed by Jessica Richardson
Wendy and John Del Mixon
Pat and Phil Kline
Ron Feder and Farish Percy
Macon and Andy O’Bryan
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Henry McDavid and Mackenzie Greene
Frank Poole, Arthur Lewis and Richard Cavener
Sherrie Jenkins and Robert Cooper
Gail Tapscott and Sylvia Lienhoff
Pat Brown and Rosie McDavid
Daniel Perea and Paulina Afentakis
Sloan Eskrigge and Sally Scott
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QUARTERBACK CLUB KICKOFF MEETING The Ole Miss Quarterback Club held its annual kickoff meeting Aug. 25 at the Manning Center. The club is a nonprofit organization that provides resources to the Ole Miss football program. photographed by Jessica Richardson
Nellanne Davis and Barbara Young
Reginald and Armintie Herrington
Tommy Patterson and Judy Ross
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Donna Russell and Juanita Skinner
Chad Posey and Roberta Hefley
Stan Tupman, Ken Young, Robert Hendrix and Jason Brooks
Tommy Shepherd, Mike Upton and Joe Russell
Robert Higgenbotham, Ross Bjork, David Kellum and Hal Southward
Larry and Marta Brookhart
Trev and Jim Bennett
Denise and David Goree
Kirk and Hilda Povall
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NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS NIGHT The Ford Center presented its season-opening show, Nashville Songwriters Night, Sept. 7. Dickey Lee, Pat Alger and Roxie Dean performed and shared inspirations behind some of their hit songs. photographed by Jessica Richardson
Fred Wicker and Peggy Threadgill
Joyce Whittington and Vinnie Valentine with Sam and Carolyn Davis
Diane and John Hollingsworth
Abby Perez and Logan Williamson
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Bo Garrett and Alyssa Kelley
Rosie Vassallo, Caroline Carroll, Hoppy Langley and Jim Carroll
Jackie and Russ Jones with Adam Brown
Kerry and Stacy Holmes
Drew Garrett and Jamie Turner
Ouida and Carolyn Lott
Becki and Don Felts
Barbara and Rich Harmon
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C.A.R.E. WALK The 14th annual UM Panhellenic Council Cancer Awareness Research and Eradication C.A.R.E. Walk was held Sept. 6 on campus. Proceeds go to the Baptist Cancer Center in Oxford for breast cancer research, free mammograms and various programs. photographed by Carina Marino
Jenna Wescott, Lexi Biddie and Caroline Whetzel
Stephanie Gilbert, Alyssa Balletto, Emily Mouton and Kali King
Amelia Hayes and Alex Vining
Jan McCarthy and Bergen Pitfield with Mumphsy
Lydia Kneemueller and Katie Inserra with Roxie
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Christine Cooper, Aleea Burge, Katea Feagley and Lauren Kiel
Sara Landewee, Haley Haskins, Kaitlyn Keebaugh and Monica Eppert
Margie McLeod and Becki Bressler
Jordyn Patchett, Paige Lohman, Brooke Jenkins and Nicky Sheffler with Bentley
Libby McIntyre, Mae Stone and Dena Sanders
Elizabeth Long and Bethany Akers with Zeus and Poppy
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DANIEL HANDLER BOOK SIGNING
Award-winning author Daniel Handler signed copies of his latest book, All the Dirty Parts, Sept. 5 at Off Square Books. The event also included a discussion with local writer William Boyle. photographed by Megan Wolfe
Milla and Julie Meiman
Al Morse and Cody Morrison
Daniel Handler and William Boyle
Alissa Lilly, Lyn Roberts and Katelyn O’Brien
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Sam Cox, John Scott, Lucy Burnam and Maddie Todd
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REBELWELL HAPPY HOUR RebelWell, a campus and community wellness program, hosted a free happy hour event Sept. 7 in the Grove. The event included a pop-up class from Cardio Barre, snacks and beverages from My Michelle’s and health info from Vida Mend. photographed by Carina Marino
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OXFORD MAKER’S MARKET
Oxford Maker’s Market was held Sept. 2 on the courthouse lawn. The market, founded in 2009, offers local handmade art and crafts the first and third Saturdays of every month. photographed by Megan Wolfe
John and Mawufemor Rogers
Otto and Erik Puder with Greer Landrum and Dicky and Gloria Smith
Emree and Stephanie Newbold
Katherine and Richard Montague
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Erin Wicht and Gina Bosco
Cave, Knox and Payne Pennebaker
Emily Rennie, Nancy Davis, Amanda Heavner and J-MAN
Mark and Libby Marley
Leslie, Grace, Clifton and Mary Thomas Decker with Beth Townsend
Sandy Bell and Lana Wise
Anna and Meg Martz
Olivia, Nick and Elizabeth Conway
Peyton Farnum with Rick, Ellie and Vanessa Raanes
Laila and Tiffeny Owens
Emily, Christine, Hunter and Will Meisenheimer
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NIGHT FOR NONPROFITS The second annual Night for Nonprofits was held Aug. 17 at the Powerhouse. The event was sponsored by the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow. LOFT donated more than $30,000 to 18 local community and municipal organizations. photographed by Natalie Wood
Mandi Tosh, Jackie Leopard and Barbara Jim Turner
Doug Bloom and Wills Hay with Cindy and Sid Seal
John Leslie with Kelli and Neal Hutchens
Jontae Warren and Niasha Davis
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Kate Roos, Beverly Danahy, Betty Bloom and Toni Joyer
Josh Cissell, Lakeisha Borum, Diana Cissell and Wendy Nicholson
Helen and Charlie Brock
Chap, Kelly and Jack Fenwick
Kris, Cooper and Kathryn Brasher
Michael Joe Cannon and Robert Saarnio
Morgan Taylor and Tyler Willis
Henry McDaniel, Kaye Bryant, Kate Teague and Lee Waddle
Sallie Vandevender, Pamela Roberson and Anita Moynihan
Elise and Preston Lee
George and Veda Trost with Sharon Fooks
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ALL WHITE ATTIRE PARTY The annual All White Attire Party was held Sept. 9 at the Oxford Conference Center. The event was presented by the ATSOF Weight Loss Club and included a DJ, dancing and networking. photographed by Joe Worthem
Kewan Shaw, LaKayla Armstead and Deloris Phillips
Shona Brown, Teena Wortham, LaToya Quarles, Elaine Clark, Lakendrick Quarles and Chris Brown
Vickie Vaughn and Pauline Logan
Beverly Jackson and Lakesha Wortham
Drew and Stephanie Reynolds
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Martha Shaw, Linda Liggins and Shadra Mathis
Zina Brown, Doris Johnson, LaShay and LaShonda Brown and Connie Flemons
Carla and Marisha Golden
Brian Hilliard and Antoinette Jeffries
Pam White, Hiburnia Anderson and Margaret Burnett
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Holly Raney and Tom Howorth
Drew Ramsey and Jacqueline Knirnschild
BROOKDALE OXFORD SOLAR ECLIPSE WATCH PARTY
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Lance Butler and Ginger Weeks with McKenzie and Dakota Wills
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DANIELLE RANDALL interviewed by Ginny Cooper McCarley photographed by Nichole Randall
Danielle Randall, a University of Mississippi 2017 graduate, lives in the picturesque Italian city of Salermo while studying and working at the language school Accademia Italiana. Randall also maintains the blog Glam R Me, where she shares fashion, beauty and travel tips.
Q: What inspired you to start your blog? A: GRM is a reflection of my life and my love of fashion. I believe clothing is more than just material items; it’s a form of self-expression, a sense of feeling and a boost of confidence. I believe the way you dress and how you live your life is part of your statement to the world.
Q: What are your professional aspirations? A: I started GRM LLP in 2017 as a business that currently hosts the blog, a website design business and a scholarship foundation for minority students to study abroad, which will kick off in summer 2019. GRM will also be the parent company for other business ventures I hope to explore in the near future.
Q: What is your favorite part of living in Italy? A: Traveling to the beautiful cities. At least twice a month I take weekend trips to see new places. I have been to many cities here, including Procida, Florence, Capri and Pompeii. Every city in Italy is unique in its own way.
Q: What has been your most memorable trip? A: [Last summer] on Italy’s Republic Day, my friends and I went to Positano. We had a delicious lunch at Hotel Marincanto, followed by relaxing on the beach in “the sea of red umbrella and sunbeds” (the bright striped umbrellas Positano Beach is known for). We also went kayaking, and the sights were breathtaking.
Q: What do you miss most about Oxford? A: I miss everything about Oxford, from the Southern hospitality to the amazing restaurants. However, what I miss most is the football atmosphere of tailgating in the Grove and cheering on the Rebs. Hotty Toddy!
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